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Gardening: why you should avoid using peat

uy in garden centers. It is estimated that this non-renewable natural material represents more than 50% of the total volume of growing media (such as potting soil, peat moss or coconut fiber) used by gardeners. Where does peat come from? Peat, the lightweight substrate highly appreciated by gardener ...

05
Apr
2023

Gardening: 5 tips for repotting a fat plant

for repotting a fat plant is to use a suitable substrate, i.e. cactus soil. Since succulents are plants that like poor, well-drained soil, cactus potting soils may even be too rich. To remedy this problem, also include clay balls or gravel that will ensure proper drainage of the pot. 4- D ...

16
Feb
2022

How to repot and maintain a mimosa?

enjoy it for a few years in a pot, as long as you re-pot it in well-drained soil. For example, you can use a bag of 'special Mediterranean plant' potting soil. Provide a good layer of expanded clay balls at the bottom of your planter to ensure good drainage. After repotting, water copiously a ...

20
Feb
2007

Christmas tree: 5 tips to keep your tree green

s, is to purchase a potted tree. If you want to enjoy it for many Christmases, you should replant your tree in a pot twice as big using a suitable potting soil and water it a little every day. Ideally, you should spray its branches and wait until the last moment to bring it inside and decorate ...

22
Dec
2021

Hobbies : create a paludarium in 5 questions

filter the water - epoxy resin to create the decoration - hydraulic mortar to ensure the impermeability of the structure - peat moss or potting soil to install the plants 5- What species should be installed? To create a paludarium, you can choose between several families of plant ...

15
Apr
2022

How to make a tropical garden in France ?

uce the conditions of a tropical forest by making sure to enrich the soil with humus. In practice, you will not only have to make contributions of potting soil but also add a mulch of dead leaves and plant debris that will feed your exotic plants and protect them from drought. 3- How to set t ...

14
Sep
2022

The Persian shield: a plant with purple foliage

s-rich, light and drained soil. For a pot culture, provide it with a bright exposure without direct sun and a substrate composed of garden soil and potting soil. This plant of tropical origin needs high hygrometry. Be sure to maintain good humidity conditions, as too much dry air can cause the ...

28
Sep
2022

Millettia japonica satsuma : discover the summer wisteria in 5 questions

summer wisteria, the easiest method is to do a cutting in July-August. Take semi-hardened cuttings and place them in pots filled with a mixture of potting soil and sand. Keep your cuttings warm all winter by watering them regularly. You can also propagate the species Millettia japonica satsuma ...

22
Feb
2023

Windy balcony: 5 windbreak tips to protect plants.

n a windy balcony, you need to adapt your gardening routine and develop certain good habits: • use very heavy containers and flower pots • fill them with potting soil to weigh them down • use ropes to secure the pots to a wall or railing • check the fastenings of the pots bef ...

09
Aug
2023

Garden: 5 good reasons to plant helianthemums.

he last of the 5 good reasons to adopt helianthems in the garden is the possibility of easily multiplying them. The best method is to make cuttings in a mix of potting soil and sand. Another significant advantage is that these beautiful flowering plants can be planted all year round. Just buy them ...

25
Aug
2023

Rubber plant: an easy-to-maintain green plant.

anting, simply put gravel or clay beads at the bottom of the pot to ensure good drainage. Ideally, provide it with a substrate composed of equal parts potting soil, garden soil, sand, and compost. It is an easy to maintain plant. The rubber plant is a low-maintenance green plant. It is easy to take ...

05
Sep
2023

The spotted pothos: 5 good reasons to adopt this plant.

well-drained soil for it to thrive. Place it in a bright room but slightly away from windows, protected from direct sunlight. Provide it with regular potting soil with good drainage or orchid substrate. Note: This species native to Southeast Asia is an epiphytic plant like orchids... In its natura ...

22
Sep
2023

The Crown of Thorns plant: cultivation and maintenance

rows, it becomes necessary to repot it every two or three years approximately. Repotting is preferably done in March, using a mixture composed of 60% potting soil and 40% coarse sand. Also, consider adding gravel or clay pellets at the bottom of the pot for proper drainage. 2- Cultivate it sheltered ...

11
Oct
2023

3 tips to get free green plants

he mother plant. Also, make sure that each daughter plant has stems with leaves so that it can grow through photosynthesis. Replant the new plant in potting soil in a not too big pot. Place the pot in a bright room without direct sunlight and keep the substrate moist until the seedling takes root. ...

18
Oct
2023

How to take care of a tradescantia or wandering jew?

than the previous one. - scratch the roots to remove as much of the old substrate as possible. - fill the new pot with a light substrate composed of 3/4 potting soil and 1/4 sand. ...

25
Oct
2023